2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · FM57 KAJ
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 76,764 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FM57 KAJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 76,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 KAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (FM57 KAJ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM57 KAJ Mileage History
- 11/11/202174,789 mi
- 15/11/202174,805 mi+16 mi
- 22/11/202276,746 mi+1,941 mi
- 24/11/202276,764 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,909 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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